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1997 Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon Sycamore Vineyard
Cabernet Sauvignon
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Rutherford
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Community Tasting Notes 22
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Dmax808 wrote: 92 points
April 2, 2019 - Got at auction. Little too sweet for my tastes but still a lot of fruit and diminished tannins.
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iamandyc Likes this wine: 94 points
December 21, 2018 - This wine was singing tonight and appears to have another decade of life left. Fruit was deep yet nicely mature and dry. Subtle complexity of tobacco, cocoa and vanilla cobbler. Some nice red fruit streaking through the dark cherry and cassis. Nice nose reflecting the palate. Nice lively finish. Awesome bargain from WineBid years ago.
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zoeldar Likes this wine: 95 points
November 5, 2017 - Drinking fab! Popped a bottle at (appropriately) Two Birds/One Stone...gorgeous nose, rich cassis and blue/black fruits...well-balanced and all so lively for a 20+ yo vino. Old school lives...well
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rmcnees wrote: 92 points
December 31, 2015 - Medium to full bodied, dark garnet colored, tightly wound and firm yet nicely balanced, smooth and polished, concentrated black currant and black raspberry fruits highlighted by tones of black tea, tobacco, kirsch, graphite and notes of cola, anise and oak on the lingering moderate tannin finish.
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wconnolly Likes this wine: 92 points
December 31, 2015 - Part of a fabulous New Years flight including a 1997 horizontal of Freemark Abbey Sycamore, Bosche' and the estate Napa Cab. The Sycamore was lighter in color than the Bosche but there was only the slightest touch of bricking at the rim. This was hugely representative of Sycamore. A floral, Margaux like nose. Lots of bright strawberry and raspberry with a hint of cola. Medium bodied and finish.
A fascinating comparison of three distinctly different wines with a clearly shared heritage. Part is the common vintage, part is the Rutherford AVA but in my opinion the key to the profile is the good work and longevity of winemaker Ted Edwards.2 people found this helpful Comments (1)
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By Clare Tooley MW
Judgment of Napa lunch, 10/5/2021 (link)(Freemark Abbey, Sycamore Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Rutherford, California, USA, Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
Vintage Retrospective: The 1997 Napa Valley Cabernets (Sep 2017), 9/1/2017 (link)(Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon Sycamore Vineyard Napa Valley Red) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1997
- Type Red
- Producer Freemark Abbey
- Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Sycamore Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Rutherford
- UPC Code 086891026954
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 225 (61%)
- Consumed 143 (39%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Smoky-bourbon-maple grilled salmon, with roasted baby red and white potatoes and asparagus. yum!Who Likes This Wine
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- VarietyCabernet Sauvignon
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationRutherford
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